Nota Baloyi apologizes after U.S. revokes visa over Charlie Kirk remarks.
South African music executive and media personality Nota Baloyi has issued a public apology after the U.S. Department of State revoked his visa due to a social media post perceived as mocking the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
In the post, shared on September 11, Baloyi described Kirk’s rally as a “racist” event and accused him of promoting “white nationalist trailer tr*sh.”
The U.S. government included Baloyi’s post in a list of social media comments from foreign nationals deemed to have celebrated or made light of Kirk’s death.
The Department of State stated, “The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.”
Following the backlash, Baloyi deleted the original post and issued an apology via X (formerly Twitter), stating, “I unconditionally apologise to all those who felt my post was insensitive and ill-timed in any context.”
He also emphasized his opposition to political violence, drawing comparisons to unrelated incidents in the U.S. to underscore his stance.
Baloyi, who describes himself as a conservative Christian and a supporter of President Donald Trump, expressed disagreement with the State Department’s decision but maintained hope that the ruling would be reviewed and rescinded.
The revocation of Baloyi’s visa is part of a broader U.S. government initiative to address foreign nationals’ online comments regarding Kirk’s assassination.
The Department of State has revoked the visas of individuals from various countries, including South Africa, who made social media posts perceived as supportive of or making light of Kirk’s death.
